10 Must-Try Ice Cream Shops in Indianapolis this Summer

Ice cream is a perfect treat on a hot summer day, and Indianapolis has plenty of great options. Whether you like it in a cone, a cup, as a milkshake, between cookies, or on pie, there’s something for everyone. Looking for the best ice cream in Indianapolis? We’ve got you covered. Here’s the scoop on our top 10 picks for amazing ice cream near Indianapolis to visit this summer.

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10 Best Spots for Ice Cream in Indianapolis:

1. BRICS

Location: 901 E 64th St, Indianapolis

This Broad Ripple ice cream shop offers more than 40 flavors, including several vegan options. BRICS is located along the Monon Trail, making it easy to bike or walk there. 

Bonus: “Briclets” are the perfect scoops for little ones.

2. Cone + Crumb

Location: 205 Park St., Westfield

This Hamilton County shop dishes out dozens of tasty flavors, as well as warm pie slices that pair perfectly with a cold scoop of ice cream. 

3. Gordon’s Milkshake Bar

Location: 865 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis

Sure, you can get ice cream by the scoop at Gordon’s — but why stop there? This Mass Ave ice cream shop is known for their thick, rich, customizable milkshakes, which can also be made dairy-free or vegan.

4. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

Carmel Location: 2466 E. 146th St., Carmel
Fishers Location: 8760 E. 116th St., Fishers

You’ll almost always see people lined up at Handel’s, and there’s a good reason: They never skimp! They make their creamy concoctions fresh and on-site daily. 

5. Canal Creamery

Location: 6349 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis

Opened in March 2024 in Broad Ripple, right by the canal, Canal Creamery quickly became a local favorite. With a wide selection of flavors, sundaes, shakes, no-sugar ice cream, and vegan options, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to pick up a pup cup for your dog!

6. Mrs. Curl Ice Cream Shop

Location: 259 S. Meridian St., Greenwood

This quaint ice cream stand with ample outdoor seating has been a Greenwood favorite for more than 40 years. You’ll find everything from soft serve ice cream and hand-spun milkshakes to chili dogs and tater tots here.

Bonus: Still housed in its original building, visiting Mrs. Curl is like a trip back in time.

7. TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth

Location: 8660 Purdue Rd., Suite 600, Indianapolis

TeeJay’s is home to Indy’s only donut and Fruity Pebble Treat ice cream sandwich. Satisfy your sweet tooth with your choice of 16 rotating flavors in a unique ice cream sandwich, a milkshake with an edible rim, or a simple cone or cup. 

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8. Red Line Frozen Treats

Location: 5920 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis

Red Line Frozen Treats seems like it was made especially with kids in mind. This southside Indy frozen yogurt shop not only has more than a dozen different flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt, but it also has the coolest decor: there’s a subway car inside the dining room!

9. LiftOff Creamery

Location: 111 E 16th St Ste 105, Indianapolis

Located near downtown Indianapolis, LiftOff Creamery combines an aviation theme with delicious ice cream. This Indy ice cream shop offers 25-30 flavors each day from a rotating list of over 120. Daily flavors include unique and bold flavors, vegan, and no sugar added options.

10. The Dairy Barn at Traders Point Creamery

Location: 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville

Enjoy your ice cream in a cup or waffle cone and other cold treats like milkshakes, sundaes, and floats. The ice cream is homemade from cows milked right on the farm.

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